What is the cheapest way to get from Canning Town Station to Purley?

The cheapest way to get from Canning Town Station to Purley is to bus which costs £3 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canning Town Station to Purley?

The fastest way to get from Canning Town Station to Purley is to taxi which takes 42 min and costs £80 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Canning Town Station and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Canning Town Station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Canning Town and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Canning Town Station and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Canning Town Station station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Canning Town DLR Station and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Canning Town Station to Purley?

The distance between Canning Town Station and Purley is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.1 miles.

How do I travel from Canning Town Station to Purley without a car?

The best way to get from Canning Town Station to Purley without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £8 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Canning Town Station to Purley?

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Canning Town Station to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canning Town Station to Purley bus from?

Canning Town Station to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Canning Town station.

Where do I catch the Canning Town Station to Purley train from?

Canning Town Station to Purley train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Canning Town DLR Station.

Train or bus from Canning Town Station to Purley?

The best way to get from Canning Town Station to Purley is to train which takes 57 min and costs £8 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Canning Town Station to Purley bus arrive?

Canning Town Station to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Canning Town Station to Purley train arrive?

Canning Town Station to Purley train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Can I drive from Canning Town Station to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Canning Town Station to Purley is 17 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Canning Town Station to Purley.

Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 18485+ hotels available in Purley.

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There are 5 ways to get from Canning Town Station to Purley by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
57 min
£8–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canning Town to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N551 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 18m
£4–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canning Town Station to Purleytaxi 17 mi
42 min
£80–100
Drive 17 mi
1. Drive from Canning Town Station to Purleycar 17 mi
42 min
£5–6
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from West Ham station to Blackfriars stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 7m
£12–35

Canning Town Station to Purley by bus

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Distance: 18 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Canning Town Station, England and Purley, England?

You can take a train from Canning Town DLR Station to Purley via Bank DLR Station and London Bridge in around 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canning Town to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 2h 18m.

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